MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
284,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Below Door (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Underneath side of step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front of Wheel ARch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Underneath Corner Bumper (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Both Rear HAlfshafts LEaking
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Cap not lockable
HEavy underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Repair to Rear Exhasut
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure fouling on n/s engine mount (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp between downpipe and mid section (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe chafing on n/s engine mount (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both drag link ball joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear half shaft seals passing a slight amount of oil
underside of body heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
underside of body heavily undersealed
Electrical wiring insecure fouling on n/s engine mount (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp between downpipe and mid section (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe chafing on n/s engine mount (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both drag link ball joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear half shaft seals passing a slight amount of oil
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded and holed
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
vehichle totally covered with grease or underseal underneath
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating excessive rise and fall (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded and holed
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
vehichle totally covered with grease or underseal underneath
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight fluctuation on front brake readings
vehichle heavily undersealed or greased ball over underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy leaking (7.1.2)
Heavy amount of underseal used
Repair has been heavily under sealed and painted
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both side mountings (6.1.D.1a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides marked in chalk (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy leaking (7.1.2)
Heavy amount of underseal used
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both side mountings (6.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
underneath heavily undersealed
Vehicle is heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both spring mounts (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both spring mounts (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle is heavily undersealed
slight play in offside front king pin
vehichle is heavily undersealed
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
off side front wheel bearing slighty noisy
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
fron both sill have corrison
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
fron both sill have corrison
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre cracking
slight play in drag links
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre cracking
slight play offside front suspension
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre cracking
slight play offside front suspension
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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F597 DWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F597 DWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F597 DWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 January 1989.
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